It would seem that she's in control, but she's the voice of reason. I bought the Eurovan as a project 3 years ago, put a lot of work into it for 14 months, then lost interest in it because it just wasn't a rear engine VW van. So the Weekender and parts van sit languishing in the back yard, a monument to my inability to complete a project. 

October '08 I acquired my '86 GL and the real addiction took over. I told my wife that since I lost interest in the Eurovans I'd sell them. She says OK with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

I now have 3 VW vans. 

December '09 I buy an '87 parts van. Doesn't go over well so I reaffirm my promise to sell the Eurovans. She says fine, but nothing else until the Eurovans are gone.

I now have 4 VW vans. 

July '09 I buy a '96 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500. "But it's not a VW" I said. Once again I promise to get rid of the Eurovans. I don't think she believes me. 

Oddly I forgot to mention that I bought the '90 Carat in July '09. It sets at Jeff's VW Repair until January '10.

I now have 5 VW vans. 

Thankfully I gut the '87 for all it's good parts last fall and ass it on to a fellow list member. This appeases her some but I haven't worked up the nerve to tell her about the Carat.

Down to just 4 VW vans.

Finally in January this year I spill my guts about the Carat 'cause I need to get out of Jeff's place. This doesn't go over well but she didn't go ballistic. Once again I reaffirm my promise to get rid of the Eurovans. 

I'm thinking I better follow through this time.

Glad she loves me!

Mark K
1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold"
1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"

On Feb 23, 2010, at 6:54 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:

>> "I'm on a tight budget until I can sell/trade my (VW) project
>> (understandably, orders from the wife)."
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> i hear this scenario all the time..   hubby cannot buy anything vanagon
> related unless there is approval from wifey.
> 
> seriously...guys... is this really what its like being married?
> 
> if so, i am glad i am still single LOL  :)
> 
> no woman around to tell me i cannot spend money on my vanagon obcession :)